2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2006 Porsche Cayenne (515 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 253 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayenne.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Porsche Cayenne (720 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Silverado | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 515 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
