2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Sebring 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1186 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. 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 (488 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Chrysler Sebring | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Silverado | Sebring |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
