2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus IS (270 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus IS should accelerate faster 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 (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Silverado | IS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2680 mm |
