2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Express and 2007 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 350 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Express | Sedona |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |