2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Silverado and 2012 Hyundai i20 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 224 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1635 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
Model | Silverado | i20 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 516 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2790 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2525 mm |