2006 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet HHR and 2006 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet HHR. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet HHR.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet HHR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet HHR. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet HHR | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | HHR | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |
