2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 196 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Silverado | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1946 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 180 L |