2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. 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 85 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 327 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3320 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
