2009 Acura TL vs. 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (306 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (269 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 301 kg more than 2009 Acura TL.
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, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | TL | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 2153 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |
