2011 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 288 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 98 L |
