2012 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 90 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 439 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Chevrolet Colorado | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Colorado | Silverado |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |