2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun weights approximately 435 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun 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 Mitsubishi Shogun 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 (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun.
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2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Silverado | Shogun |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |