2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 8 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 841 kg more than 2012 Nissan Navara. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Silverado | Navara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2873 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |
