2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (269 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 892 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (373 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Silverado | TrailBlazer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 415 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 71 L |