2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota RAV4 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 (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2010 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1266 kg more than 2010 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota RAV4 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 (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2790 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 60 L |
