2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2003 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 605 kg more than 2003 Pontiac GTO.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2003 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2003 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Silverado | GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
