2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado. 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 Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Silverado | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
