2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Express and 2007 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 161 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Express | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 58 L |
