2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2011 Acura ZDX is newer by 4 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, 2011 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura ZDX weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura ZDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura ZDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Acura |
| Model | Silverado | ZDX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |
