2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Volkswagen Bora 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 195 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 865 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Silverado | Bora |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 148 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1229 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |