2011 Infiniti EX 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 Infiniti EX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Infiniti EX 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 (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti EX. (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1026 kg more than 2011 Infiniti EX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Infiniti EX | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Infiniti | Chevrolet |
Model | EX | Silverado |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 2733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1572 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 136 L |