2010 Hyundai Genesis vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Genesis and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Genesis (368 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Genesis should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Genesis weights approximately 554 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Genesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Hyundai Genesis (439 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Genesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai Genesis | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Hyundai | Chevrolet |
| Model | Genesis | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 368 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4976 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 98 L |
