2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Nissan Versa
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and 2010 Nissan Versa 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 180 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1067 kg more than 2010 Nissan Versa. 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 Nissan Versa, 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Silverado | Versa |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4295 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
