2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and 2004 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Previa. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 604 kg more than 2004 Toyota Previa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Previa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 (447 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Previa. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Previa. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Previa 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 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Silverado | Previa |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5358 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |