2011 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and 2011 Honda Civic 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1006 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Silverado | Civic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 47 L |
