2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 4 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 80 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1276 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Ram |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
