2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1252 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Express (447 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Express | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |
