2000 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 568 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Charger. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Silverado | Charger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3517 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
