2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 208 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla. 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 60 L |
