2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 136 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (213 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | TrailBlazer | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 66 L |