2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Mazda Etude 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 149 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Etude. 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 (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (164 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude 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.
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Silverado | Etude |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1839 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 414 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1112 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |