2011 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Holden Commodore.

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 (413 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Commodore. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2008 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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