2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2008 Ferrari F430 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 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 504 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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 Ferrari F430. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari F430. (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari F430.
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2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | TrailBlazer | F430 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 466 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 22 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 95 L |