2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1992 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1992 Subaru SVX. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1992 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 474 kg more than 1992 Subaru SVX. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1992 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Silverado | SVX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
