2000 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1998 Lexus ES
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lexus ES. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lexus ES would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lexus ES (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus ES should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 245 kg more than 1998 Lexus ES.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lexus ES. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus ES. (304 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado | 1998 Lexus ES | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Silverado | ES |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
