2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Toyota 4Runner 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 35 more horse power than 2008 Toyota 4Runner. (260 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 69 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Silverado | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 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 | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 87 L |