2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Nissan Quest 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 60 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1014 kg more than 2005 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Quest. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (314 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Silverado | Quest |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2910 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6510 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 76 L |
