2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and 2004 Nissan 350Z 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 13 more horse power than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (287 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 738 kg more than 2004 Nissan 350Z. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Silverado | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2197 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 76 L |
