2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Skoda Octavia 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 146 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 784 kg more than 2005 Skoda Octavia. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Octavia. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Silverado | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2580 mm |
