2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Equus (429 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 325 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Equus.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Equus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 Hyundai Equus (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Silverado | Equus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3045 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 77 L |
