2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 104 L |
