2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2008 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (269 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 798 kg more than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche Boxster. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2153 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 64 L |
