2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 5 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, 2010 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 893 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Lexus IS (502 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2010 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Silverado | IS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 416 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
