2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 766 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sorento | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
Model | Sorento | Silverado |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 516 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 129 L |