2011 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Caprice would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (362 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 420 kg more than 2005 Holden Caprice.
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, 2005 Holden Caprice (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Silverado | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 362 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3009 mm |
