2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Fiat Croma
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and 2010 Fiat Croma were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Croma. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 593 kg more than 2010 Fiat Croma. 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 Fiat Croma, 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 (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Croma. (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Silverado | Croma |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
