2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 201 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 129 L |
