2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 Porsche Cayenne

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2006 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayenne (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 370 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayenne.

Because 2006 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche Cayenne (420 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2006 Porsche Cayenne
Make Chevrolet Porsche
Model TrailBlazer Cayenne
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 4511 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 292 HP 335 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 376 Nm 420 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2700 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1920 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 3280 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 15.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 100 L


 

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