2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Ford Edge
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Ford Edge were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Ford Edge. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 154 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Ford Edge | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | Edge |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |