2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Opel Antara
To start off, 2012 Opel Antara 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 78 more horse power than 2012 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 473 kg more than 2012 Opel Antara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Silverado | Antara |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
