2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 221 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Silverado | Highlander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
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 | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 73 L |