2011 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (145 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Elantra, 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (176 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Hyundai | Chevrolet |
| Model | Elantra | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 98 L |
