2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 7 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Silverado | Silverado |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 2311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |