2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and 2006 Lexus SC 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 12 more horse power than 2006 Lexus SC. (288 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 203 kg more than 2006 Lexus SC. 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 2006 Lexus SC. 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 (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus SC. (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Silverado | SC |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 75 L |
