2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2008 Opel Tigra. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Tigra weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Tigra. 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 (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Tigra. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Silverado | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 45 L |
