2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2009 Dodge Nitro
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2009 Dodge Nitro 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 TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 430 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, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | TrailBlazer | Nitro |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 74 L |