2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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 147 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 281 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2007 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Silverado | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
