2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Infiniti QX56
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Infiniti QX56 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti QX56 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Infiniti QX56.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Infiniti QX56. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 Infiniti QX56 (529 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2005 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Silverado | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 5555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2751 kg | 2431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |
