2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 91 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 Grand Prix. 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 Grand Prix (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Grand Prix | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Silverado | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 415 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 64 L |