1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Traverse. (277 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 443 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Traverse. (361 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado | Traverse |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5173 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3020 mm |
