2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (164 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 17 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (353 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Silverado | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1758 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |