2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rondo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rondo would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rondo | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
