2006 Acura RL vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RL would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 782 kg more than 2006 Acura RL. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RL | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | RL | Silverado |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 129 L |