2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1999 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Beetle 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 147 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 796 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1999 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silverado | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
