2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Silverado and 2012 Peugeot 408 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 213 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 408. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Peugeot 408. 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 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Silverado | 408 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6337 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1965 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4018 mm | 2710 mm |
