2010 Nissan Frontier vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1589 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
| Model | Frontier | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3953 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 2918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 129 L |
