2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and 2009 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 583 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | Expedition |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 458 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 106 L |