2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 744 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4. 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (192 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1999 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 | 192 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 57 L |
