2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Silverado and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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 and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado are equipped with a 5,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (300 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 611 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (433 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Silverado | Colorado |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2311 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |