2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 (281 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (239 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 174 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (276 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | TrailBlazer | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
