2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and 2006 Lexus RX 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 99 more horse power than 2006 Lexus RX. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus RX weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2006 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX 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 (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus RX. (283 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Lexus RX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Silverado | RX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 72 L |