2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 334 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Silverado | Silverado |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 515 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 2274 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |