2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2008 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 444 kg more than 2008 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | TrailBlazer | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
