2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2011 Suzuki SX4 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki SX4. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 754 kg more than 2011 Suzuki SX4. 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 (454 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Silverado | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |
