2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2003 Acura CL
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura CL would be higher. 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 40 more horse power than 2003 Acura CL. (260 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura CL weights approximately 110 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Acura CL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2003 Acura CL | |
Make | Chevrolet | Acura |
Model | Silverado | CL |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 65 L |