2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 7 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 159 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 520 kg more than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Panel Van |
| 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 | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 58 L |
