2003 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 256 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Silverado | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
