2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado

To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 211 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro.

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, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (461 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Chevrolet Camaro 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Camaro Silverado
Year Released 2002 2011
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5700 cc 4800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 302 HP
Torque 461 Nm 413 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2100 kg 2311 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 5847 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 2032 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1875 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 3645 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 98 L


 

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