2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Silverado | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
