2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Silverado | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
