2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Dodge Journey
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and 2010 Dodge Journey were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 80 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Journey. (235 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Journey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 503 kg more than 2010 Dodge Journey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Journey, 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Journey. (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Dodge Journey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Silverado | Journey |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |
