2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (281 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 851 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (276 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Express |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 117 L |
