2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and 2004 Suzuki Samurai 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 238 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1480 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. 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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2004 Suzuki Samurai has manual transmission. 2004 Suzuki Samurai 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.
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Suzuki Samurai | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | Silverado | Samurai |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 116 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2660 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6510 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |