2012 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Impala 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Impala. (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 698 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Impala. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Impala, 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 (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Impala. (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Impala | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Impala | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
