2000 Acura RL vs. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura RL would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 Acura RL.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | RL | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
