2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and 2009 Hyundai i20 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i20.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i20, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i20. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i20. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai i20 has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai i20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
Model | Silverado | i20 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |