2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2009 Lada Niva

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2009 Lada Niva 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 204 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Niva weights approximately 19 kg more 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 TrailBlazer (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2009 Lada Niva 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.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2009 Lada Niva
Make Chevrolet Lada
Model TrailBlazer Niva
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4161 cc 1688 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 285 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 374 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1266 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 3730 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2210 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 45 L


 

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