2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 2 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 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 130 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 286 kg more than 2012 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Navara. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Navara 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 | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Silverado | Navara |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |