2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Borrego weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Silverado | Borrego |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |