2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT and 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Silverado | Silverado |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 2311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |