2009 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 200 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Civic | Silverado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 516 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 129 L |