2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Dodge Nitro
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Dodge Nitro were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2005 Dodge Nitro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Silverado | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2910 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6510 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2760 mm |
