2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 4 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Venza weights approximately 445 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 (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Venza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 67 L |
