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 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (202 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.
Because 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will offer significantly more control. 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 (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (314 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.
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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 | 4161 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 74 L |