2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. 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 151 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 151 kg more than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 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 | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
