2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2000 Volkswagen AAC
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen AAC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen AAC would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen AAC. (309 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen AAC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 900 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen AAC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (765 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (515 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen AAC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2000 Volkswagen AAC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silverado | AAC |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 765 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
