2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1299 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Express. 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 (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2560 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 129 L |
