2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2001 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Allion. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Allion weights approximately 19 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Allion. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2001 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Allion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 60 L |
