2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and 2004 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Highlander. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 589 kg more than 2004 Toyota Highlander. 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 (515 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Highlander. (222 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 73 L |
