2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and 2009 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 69 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Silverado | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |