2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Silverado | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 63 L |
