2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Ford Explorer. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1352 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Explorer. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Explorer | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Explorer | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 98 L |
