I’m not a Chevy guy from a long shot, however I can appreciate the fact that they give you options with their full size trucks, v8 or turbos. Also I appreciate the simplicity of the analog gauges! I’m a Toyota guy and they ruined the new tundra, digital gauges, and they got rid of their v8, they only offer the v6 twin turbo. Looks like I’ll keep my 1st gen tundra with the 4.7L V8 for the long haul. Technology is killing the truck market!

Straight to the point. Cut and dry. Thank you

Why didn't they compare the newest revised 2.7 with 430 lbs of torque?

These v8s are short stroke camaro motors. The 2.7 is a 21st century gas cummins. Truck motor 100%. Geez, do some research people.

2.7 turbo perfect for those who love to go outdoors and towing a small fishing boat and want a efficient vehicle. 5.3 is amazing for the daily tournaments fisherman that has a 80k bass boat or have a medium lawn care

That 4 cylinder sounds pretty good, for a 4 cylinder. I'll stick with the V-8 though.

I wonder what the difference would be at 5000ft. The 5.3 would lose about 30% of it's power at that elevation vs the turbo.

It would be interesting to see the same test with a small utility trailer behind it. I live in a small town where everything is 10min away, rarely getting above 65mph, with 0-60 being almost identical i would definitely consider the 2.7

Dammmm that little 5.3 sounded good and seemed quick!

Im actually surprised… that 2.7 has some guts. We’ve come a long way since the iron duke

Yup wrong turbo truck and post elevation this is at. Sea level to maybe 1000’ the only place they will be that close and 2022 refresh and newer has 430 ft/lbs at 3000 rpm (that’s 82 more!). At 4000’ where I live I have 90 ft/lbs more torque at 1100 rpm less than the 5.3 does and only a 5 hp deficit. Amazing how people can’t read or research anything. Oh and the turbo has no lifters. Of all half ton motors the 2.7 is the most truck like formula period and has least amount of flies on it. Inline, big jugs, long stroke, one turbo. That’s 21st century cummins formula in gas. GM can see the future well. At my elevation I have 22 ft/lbs more than the 6.2 with a 63 hp deficit and I’m way lighter. That would be a much closer race, the 5.3 here isn’t even in the same league. Only 40% live around the coast, 60% at elevations. Turbos only lose 0.05% power per 1000’, naturally aspirated is 3% per. You’re welcome folks, try harder to learn about subjects before spouting off and removing all doubt. ;)

Been waiting for this comparison. Thanks!

I was shocked when I looked at 1/2 tons before I bought my 2500hd. They only had 1 V8 on the lot. The rest were all the 4 bangers.

I mean the 2.7L is going to replace the 5.3L and 3.0L duramax. But honestly they need to work on the 2.7L mpg. It only 1 mpg better then the 5.3L in combined mileage. The only place it does better is in the city.

a marine version of either of these engines would be a hoot!

That was pretty close from a dead stop. Chevy claimed the 2.7 is just a little behind the 6.2. So I’d say I’d you built some boost it might have won pretty easy from a stop (I think it did win slightly). From a roll the 5.3 had it all the way. The 5.3 runs pretty good. People cut on it a lot but it’s not nearly as bad performance wise as people let on.

I wish they'd put that four banger in my wife's envision.she had a 3.6 Cadillac that was pretty damn fast.wish they would twin turbo the 3.6 gm motor and put it in a short bed regular cab sierra Denali.

So my 2023 Colorado Trail Boss with the 430 torque flash should beat a new Silverado 5.3 when they want to try me?

I was just reading an article than GM is dropping the 5.3 motor. It has way to many problems?. They list the plastic intake cracking, the heads leaking coolant and the oil pan gasket failures. Their only V8 will be the 6.2l.

Nice video, I wonder how it would differ if used the new refreshed 2.7L motor

But a truck because you use a truck not for getting groceries and going to your office job. Which can actually pull more? The 5.3

There's two kinds of truck owners. Those who trade them every year or two and those who fully expect to drive them for twenty years without any significant problems. IMO, the latter will want an understressed engine like a V8. I'm at 15 years on my 5.3 and it is doing great.

Turbos are game changers as they produce power lower in the rev range where most people need it. Most people simply are not running their V8s to rev-line coming off a stoplight. At altitude, the 2.7 turbo is even more responsive than the V8. For heavy duty towing, the V8 might feel more relaxed but I have seen the 2.7 deliver 15 mpg while towing. Can the V8 deliver that mpg while towing?

Need to do the H.O motor. I have 3K on my H.O and it’s quicker then my buddy’s 21 with a 5.3 8speed

The v8 got it. As far as the new i4... it has more torque and hp... this was a fair comparison or as fair as it can be... I'm a turbo guy but you still can't beat a v8. It has more potential also... good stuff. The v8 still lives! Also the rear gear is higher on the v8 truck. That's hugely important in acceleration. If the v8 had a 3.42 instead of 3.23 it would have been a bigger gap. The 2.7 had the gearing advantage but not the hp

The question is, which truck is faster to blow up??

I hope GM finally gets a 4cyl engine right. Their track record hasn't been very good with them.

Not bad for a 4 banger.. However I have one with the 4.3 v6 eco. My 4.3 4x4 is rated for the same towing capacity as the 5.3 v8. The difference is the rear axle gears. The 5.3 seems to have something like 3.23 gears.. The 4.3 has 3.42, some with 3.73. Too me, the gearing may allow a small engine to tow more. But I don't see it giving better mileage. If a person had a rearend that shifted like a transmission. Then you may actually see better mileage out of the smaller engines.. Currently in real world tests.. The 5.3 is maybe a mile per gallon worse, which is not really saving anything or any less greener. Starting to think the small engine idea is more of a hype to get new people to buy a pickup. Thinking they get all this towing power of a v8. I am sure a smaller engine is cheaper to make at the factory. Which is another reason they want you to buy them. I know my 4.3 does ok for what it is. But towing 7000 up a hill that engine is screaming and drinking gas like water. When comparing my mileage to other people with 5.3 or a 6.2. I get a lot worse towing.. Only time I get better mileage then a v8 is on a highway with to trailer and little stopping as possible. 2.7 would be ok for a person to tow lighter loads.. But a heavy load will make that engine work hard and reduce it's longevity vs having a v8.

The turbo 2.7 is just a service nightmare sure its fast for what it is because it's new the 5.3 has been around since 1999 and is still the best the 5.3 is pretty good on gas too probably not much of a difference to the 2.7 turbo

Id stick with the 5.3

Sorry I’m late to respond but what happens to 310 and horsepower the 410 foot pound four-cylinder that they had that would be a better comparison

I'd say the 5.3 is a little faster... it also has less rear gearing. Also what trim levels as they dictates weight?

Test drove an Elevation with 5.3. has no balls. That rear end ratio with the x31 is awful. Later drove the 5.0 Tremor with 3.73 rear end and man was that a blast!

I've always heard that the 2.7 is quicker than the 5.3

“Let’s settle this”😂

The acceleration was pretty much dead even when the 8 speed caught up with the 10 speed.

Was expecting to see times at the end lol

The new one smokes it

A 2.7 turbo that is equivalent to a 5.3na will probably not last as long as 5.3 na doing burn outs every where plus 5.3 has a huge aftermarket backing and can be 500hp reliably for cheap

Try this with the refreshed 2022 2.7L with 310hp 430tq

Is the 4 banger a little quicker? That's what I saw

What about for work? Pulling, towing. Those extra 4 cylinders on a gas motor are nice to have...

I get 19-20 in a 17 Sierra on hwy and 17 in town w a 5.3 lmao

Did you hear the rubber burning with the 5.3 😳

This isn’t the updated 2.7 is it? Wonder how the updated one with more torque would compare

Try the same race against a Ford F-150 , 2.7 and 5.0 .

So your average person buying a truck who will almost never tow in their lifetime should just get the turbo…

Ow let’s try that in 5 years when they both hand 100k on them

Idk how Chevy can slap a 9k# tow capacity on that 4 cyl, 8 spd, with 3.42s...I have a Ford with 3.5 V6, 10 spd, and 3.73s with a 9k# tow capacity. There is no way that 4 cyl even compares

So if I want to drag race every 4 cylinder Silverado on the road I should go ahead and get the 5.3 to make sure I barely win. Cool. 😅

I raced a 5.3 with my 2.7l turbo and stomped that truck

I wonder which one would last longer?

why was there no Voice over... I like some comments...

Wow, the V8 is on full and it says 197 miles to empty?

Turbo that 5.3 and then we have a winner👍

There’s also something else to consider with fuel prices the way they are today; that 2.7 is NOT making 420TQ unless using premium fuel. The ecu limits quite a bit of power on 87 and in fact they don’t even recommend using anything but high octane for that engine, whereas the 5.3 can run whatever you put in it just fine except for diesel.

Ever notice at a racetrack how you'll see a vehicle with less top speed win by 3 or 4 car lengths on the car going faster? This is not the case lol

They get same mpg almost but I’m sure the 4 banger is under way more stress and pressure to perform. I would like to see how long these turbo trucks last. It’s still a 4 cylinder hauling 6-7 thousand pounds of weight plus whatever is in the bed or trailer

The 2.7 sounds like my 07 Accord 😂

Looks like the V8 by a hair. When they put that I4 in the smaller trucks they oughta go like stink

that 2.7 has to work 2 times as hard to achieve the same thing the 5.3 can do with no strain at all these 2.7 will not out last a 5.3

Im torn between the 2. Im trying to use it for leisure and pulling a mini skid steer

How bout an actual race?…..

My 2006 duramax would punk 'em both

The 4 Cylinder full size pickup is a pathetic joke. Go away!

This didn’t prove one way or the other.👎

This didn't prove anything lol

This is kinda pointless considering the fact that little ass motor is going to be wore slick before it hits 100k...

Both motors are lame in a Full Size Truck. (GM's 5.3L has always been a sad excuse for a V8)

Both are a disgrace these days.

If chevy guys want power, they should drive a dodge or ford. Chevy literally makes the slowest of the three.

Nooo... the 5.3 has a 10 speed...

Well I kill the 5'3 with my hemi so the 2.7 isn't shit either