2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Silverado | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 353 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6580 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |