2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Mazda CX-9
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda CX-9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda CX-9 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 51 more horse power than 2007 Mazda CX-9. (264 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda CX-9.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda CX-9. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Silverado | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 76 L |
