2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and 2010 Suzuki SX4 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki SX4. (133 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 149 kg more than 2010 Suzuki SX4. 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 Suzuki SX4, 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 (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki SX4. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki SX4. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2010 Suzuki SX4 has manual transmission. 2010 Suzuki SX4 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 Suzuki SX4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | Silverado | SX4 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1605 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 50 L |