2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Scion xA
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Scion xA 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 194 more horse power than 2005 Scion xA. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion xA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1538 kg more than 2005 Scion xA. 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xA. (142 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xA. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2005 Scion xA has manual transmission. 2005 Scion xA 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 Scion xA | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Scion |
| Model | Silverado | xA |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |
