2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Vauxhall VX220

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall VX220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall VX220 would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 820 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2004 Vauxhall VX220
Make Chevrolet Vauxhall
Model Silverado VX220
Year Released 2006 2004
Body Type Pickup Roadster
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5326 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 295 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 8.8:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 6 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 6330 mm 3800 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 4010 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.5 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.8 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.9 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 129 L 36 L


 

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