2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab LT vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab LT 4WD

To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab LT and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab LT 4WD were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab LT and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab LT 4WD are equipped with a 5,999 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 323 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab LT 4WD weights approximately 179 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab LT.

Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab LT 4WD is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab LT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab LT 4WD 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, both vehicles can yield 516 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab LT 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab LT 4WD
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Silverado Silverado
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5999 cc 5999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 323 HP 323 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 516 Nm 516 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2790 kg 2969 kg
Vehicle Length 5720 mm 6337 mm
Vehicle Width 2440 mm 2032 mm
Vehicle Height 1930 mm 1965 mm
Wheelbase Size 3380 mm 4018 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 129 L 136 L