2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2012 Kia Sedona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sedona. (271 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sedona. (336 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Silverado | Sedona |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 336 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3020 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |