2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 719 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4159 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2950 mm |
