2012 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2012 Chrysler 300 and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler 300. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 890 kg more than 2012 Chrysler 300. 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 Chrysler 300. 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 (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 300. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | 300 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5044 mm | 5715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 8032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1971 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 3396 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 136 L |
