2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2001 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Camry. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Camry weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2001 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Camry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
