2012 Chrysler Voyager vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2012 Chrysler Voyager 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler Voyager. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 623 kg more than 2012 Chrysler Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Voyager. (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler Voyager | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | Voyager | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2777 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 5860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 136 L |
