2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (239 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 109 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Silverado | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |