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 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 175 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chrysler 300. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (510 Nm @ 1600 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 | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 71 L |
