2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle

To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and 2010 Volkswagen Beetle 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 201 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. (114 HP @ 2400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1088 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 Volkswagen Beetle, 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2010 Volkswagen Beetle
Make Chevrolet Volkswagen
Model Silverado Beetle
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 315 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 2400 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 2318 kg 1230 kg
Vehicle Length 5847 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 2032 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1875 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 3645 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 55 L


 

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