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Comparison Tests

2004 Full-Size Truck Comparison Test
Specifications and Performance
By Ed Hellwig
Date Posted 05-16-2004

Dimensions
Engine & Transmission Specifications
Performance
Safety
Warranty Information

Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions & Capacities
  Chevrolet Silverado Dodge Ram Ford F-150 Nissan Titan Toyota Tundra
Length, in. 230.2 227.7 224 224.2 230.1
Width, in. 78.5 79.9 78.9 78.8 79.3
Height, in. 75 76.6 75.3 76.7 74.4
Wheelbase, in. 143.5 140.5 138.5 139.8 140.5
Curb Weight, lbs. 5244 5144 5502 5341 4965
Turning Circle, ft.
47.3 46 45.1 45.3 47

Interior Dimensions
  Chevrolet Silverado Dodge Ram Ford F-150 Nissan Titan Toyota Tundra
Front headroom, in.
40.7 40.8 40.1 41 41.2
Front legroom, in.
41.3 41 41.3 41.8 41.6
Front shoulder room, in.
65.2 67 65.8 65.1 62.1
Rear headroom, in.
40.2 40 39.6 40.4 40.2
Rear legroom, in.
39.1 36.4 39 40.4 37.5
Rear shoulder room, in.
65.1 66.7 66 64.6 62.2

Engine & Transmission Specifications

Engine & Transmission
  Chevrolet Silverado Dodge Ram Ford F-150 Nissan Titan Toyota Tundra
Engine Type V8 V8 V8 V8 V8
Displacement, liters 5.3 5.7 5.4 5.6 4.7
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm 285 345 300 305 240
Max. Torque, lb-ft @ rpm 330 375 365 379 315
Transmission 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 4-speed automatic
EPA Fuel Economy City/Hwy, mpg 15/18 13/17 14/18 14/18 14/18

Performance

Performance
  Chevrolet Silverado Dodge Ram Ford F-150 Nissan Titan Toyota Tundra
Zero-to-60-mph acceleration, sec. 9.6 8.3 9.5 7.7 9.5
Zero-to-60-mph acceleration w/ trailer, sec. 22.6 19.5 20.2 16.8 21.2
Quarter-mile acceleration, sec. 17.1 16.3 16.9 16.1 17.2
Quarter-mile acceleration w/ trailer, sec. 23.6 22.2 22.3 21.3 22.9
Quarter-mile speed, mph. 80.9 83.6 80.9 86.8 81.7
Quarter-mile speed w/ trailer, mph 61.2 63.9 62.9 66.6 61.8
60-to-0-mph braking, feet 139.9 135.6 145.7 135.0 128.3
600-ft slalom, mph 57.6 58.4 56.0 56.0 59.3

Warranty

Warranty Information
  Chevrolet Silverado Dodge Ram Ford F-150 Nissan Titan Toyota Tundra
Basic Warranty 3 years/ 36,000 miles 3 years/ 36,000 miles 3 years/ 36,000 miles 3 years/ 36,000 miles 3 years/ 36,000 miles
Powertrain 3 years/ 36,000 miles 7 years/ 70,000 miles 3 years/ 36,000 miles 5 years/ 60,000 miles 5 years/ 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance 3 years/ 36,000 miles 3 years/ 36,000 miles 3 years/ 36,000 miles 3 years/ 36,000 miles Not Available
Corrosion Protection 6 years/ 100,000 miles 5 years/ 100,000 miles 5 years/ unlimited miles 5 years/ unlimited miles 5 years/ unlimited miles