2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Hyundai Getz

To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and 2010 Hyundai Getz 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 206 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Getz. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Getz. 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 Hyundai Getz, 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Getz. (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Getz. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2010 Hyundai Getz has manual transmission. 2010 Hyundai Getz 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.

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2010 Hyundai Getz
Make Chevrolet Hyundai
Model Silverado Getz
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 1493 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 315 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 235 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2318 kg 1318 kg
Vehicle Length 5847 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 2032 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1875 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 3645 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 45 L