2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara 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 123 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 62 kg more than 2012 Nissan Navara. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Silverado | Navara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
