2008 Acura TL vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2008 Acura TL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | TL | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 6090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3890 mm |
