2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2008 Chevrolet Impala

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2008 Chevrolet Impala were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Impala. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Impala.

Because 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will offer significantly more control. 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 TrailBlazer (536 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Impala. (290 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Impala.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2008 Chevrolet Impala
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model TrailBlazer Impala
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5999 cc 3507 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 390 HP 211 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 536 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 64 L


 

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