2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Highlander 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 2001 Toyota Highlander. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 409 kg more than 2001 Toyota Highlander. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 73 L |
