2011 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 294 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota RAV4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota RAV4 | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | RAV4 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1745 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
