2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Avella would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1359 kg more than 1997 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Silverado | Avella |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2400 mm |
