2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Pontiac G8
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Pontiac G8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Pontiac G8 are equipped with a 5,999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G8 (361 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Pontiac G8 weights approximately 272 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pontiac G8. 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 Pontiac G8 (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Pontiac G8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Silverado | G8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 312 HP | 361 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 72 L |