2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 1995 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (281 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 374 kg more than 1995 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (276 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has automatic transmission and 1995 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1995 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 1995 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | TrailBlazer | Guara |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4161 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2620 mm |