2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Silverado | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 60 L |
