2013 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 1HY vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD WT
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 1HY and 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD WT were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 1HY is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 327 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 1HY weights approximately 215 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD WT.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 1HY (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD WT. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 1HY will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD WT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 1HY | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD WT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silverado | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 327 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2533 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
