2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2002 Lexus SC
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus SC would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2002 Lexus SC. (278 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus SC weights approximately 191 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus SC. (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2002 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Silverado | SC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 278 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5860 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |
