2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 169 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (221 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (284 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 66 L |
