2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and 2007 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1286 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 72 L |
