2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Camry 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 213 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Camry. (147 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Camry.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Camry. 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 (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Camry. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Camry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2780 mm |
