2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2002 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Bora 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 179 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. (116 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 899 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. 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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2002 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silverado | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| 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 | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |
