2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and 2009 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Silverado | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4299 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 53 L |