2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Kia Optima
To start off, 2013 Kia Optima is newer by 8 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 25 more horse power than 2013 Kia Optima. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 556 kg more than 2013 Kia Optima. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Optima. (365 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Silverado | Optima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4845 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2795 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
