2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 461 kg more than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | FJ Cruiser | Silverado |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |