2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Lexus GX
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and 2006 Lexus GX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus GX (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 Lexus GX.
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 Lexus GX (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Lexus GX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Silverado | GX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 87 L |