2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 157 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 561 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (340 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Silverado | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
