2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2006 Renault Espace 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 (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Because 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Espace. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2006 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Espace |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 83 L |
