2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 123 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 16 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silverado | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |
