2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2008 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2008 Fiat Ulysse were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,156 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 316 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. 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 Fiat Ulysse. 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 (373 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2008 Fiat Ulysse | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Ulysse |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4156 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2153 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 80 L |
