2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1277 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. 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 (488 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silverado | Touran |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
