2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Honda Jazz

To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. 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 213 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz.

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, 2008 Honda Jazz, 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2008 Honda Jazz
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Silverado Jazz
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5359 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5850 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 3650 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.5 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 42 L


 

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