2001 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Silverado and 2001 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Silverado (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2001 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 375 kg more than 2001 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado | 2001 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Silverado | IS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
