2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 Kia Opirus
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2006 Kia Opirus were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Kia Opirus. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Opirus weights approximately 147 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Because 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Opirus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Opirus. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2006 Kia Opirus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Opirus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
