2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (340 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 144 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silverado | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
