2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Dodge Stratus
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and 2006 Dodge Stratus were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 100 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Dodge Stratus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Dodge Stratus, 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Dodge Stratus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Silverado | Stratus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 61 L |
