2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and 2007 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (245 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 276 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord, 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Silverado | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
