2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2008 Porsche 911 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 40 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Because 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche 911. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | TrailBlazer | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |