2000 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1992 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 585 kg more than 1992 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Silverado | Calibra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
