2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and 2004 Nissan X-Trail 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 162 more horse power than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1016 kg more than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Silverado | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2506 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
