2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Volkswagen Multivan 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 182 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Multivan has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan 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 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silverado | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
