2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 182 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1014 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (157 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
