2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2000 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Soarer. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 467 kg more than 2000 Toyota Soarer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Soarer. (431 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2000 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Silverado | Soarer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 431 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2197 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2630 mm |