2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 661 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Silverado | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2660 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6510 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2720 mm |
