2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Kia Cerato

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2004 Kia Cerato. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Cerato.

Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Cerato. (215 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Cerato. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2004 Kia Cerato has manual transmission. 2004 Kia Cerato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Express 2004 Kia Cerato
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model Express Cerato
Year Released 2007 2004
Body Type Van Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5999 cc 1493 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 488 Nm 215 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 12 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2620 mm


 

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