2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 4 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1033 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.

Because 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Camry. 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 (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Camry 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 2008 Toyota Camry
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Silverado Camry
Year Released 2004 2008
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6000 cc 2362 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 341 HP 0 HP
Torque 488 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2425 kg 1392 kg
Vehicle Length 5790 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 3650 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 70 L