2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 11 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Silverado | Titan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2197 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 106 L |
