2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 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 5,667 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 137 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 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:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Lumina | TrailBlazer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 292 HP |
Torque | 471 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3280 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |