2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Holden Colorado
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Silverado and 2012 Holden Colorado 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) has 141 more horse power than 2012 Holden Colorado. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Colorado.
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 (413 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Colorado. (360 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Holden Colorado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Silverado | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Automatic |
