2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2011 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 6 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 446 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Infiniti QX56 (559 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 2011 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Silverado | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 2540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
