2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Honda Accord

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord 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 149 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 156 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.

Because 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2007 Honda Accord
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Silverado Accord
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 2352 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 315 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 458 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 1417 kg
Vehicle Length 6330 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 4010 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 129 L 65 L