2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 293 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (304 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
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2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Silverado | Quest |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 458 Nm | 304 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 76 L |