2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 50 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (265 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1184 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Silverado | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 458 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 96 L |