2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
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 Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 31 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (164 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 196 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. 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 2005 Toyota Tacoma. 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 (353 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 79 L |
