2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 860 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Silverado | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4477 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 17.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 141 L |