2003 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 4 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 8,128 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (340 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1490 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8128 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2660 mm |
