2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 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 156 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 426 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Silverado | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1324 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 58 L |
