2004 Holden Berlina vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2004 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1150 kg more than 2004 Holden Berlina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Berlina | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Holden | Chevrolet |
| Model | Berlina | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3380 mm |
