2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2009 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | TrailBlazer | Silverado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4161 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |