2008 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2008 Acura MDX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (275 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 650 kg more than 2008 Acura MDX.
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, both vehicles can yield 373 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Acura MDX | 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | MDX | TrailBlazer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4161 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3280 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 95 L |