2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. 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 117 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 297 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2013 Scion tC has manual transmission. 2013 Scion tC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Scion tC | |
Make | Chevrolet | Scion |
Model | Silverado | tC |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |