2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and 2006 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Because 2006 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Silverado | Durango |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 102 L |
