2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2010 Kia Sedona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sedona. (244 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sedona weights approximately 719 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sedona. (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Silverado | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4811 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |
