2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 201 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1528 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Silverado | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |