2012 Holden UTE vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2012 Holden UTE 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) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Holden UTE. (242 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden UTE.
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 (515 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden UTE. (330 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden UTE. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden UTE has manual transmission. 2012 Holden UTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Holden UTE | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Holden | Chevrolet |
| Model | UTE | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 360 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
