2011 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Edge 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 59 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Edge. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Edge |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 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 | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 132 L |
