2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1168 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
