2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2003 Honda Element
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Element 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 137 more horse power than 2003 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 464 kg more than 2003 Honda Element. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Element. (216 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2003 Honda Element | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Silverado | Element |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
