2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and 2004 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 147 more horse power than 2004 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 895 kg more than 2004 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus IS. (195 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus IS. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2004 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2004 Lexus IS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Silverado | IS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
