2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and 2007 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (316 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Alto. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1490 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Suzuki Alto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Alto. (85 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Silverado | Alto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2365 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 35 L |
