2010 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Sonata 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 248 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai Sonata | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Hyundai | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sonata | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1509 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1831 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 129 L |
