2005 Acura TL vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura TL would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 Acura TL.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TL. (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TL. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2005 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2005 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Acura TL 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
Make Acura Chevrolet
Model TL Silverado
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3209 cc 4294 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 267 HP 195 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 323 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 102 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 1750 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3380 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 129 L