2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Borrego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Borrego would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 846 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Because 2009 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Borrego | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Borrego | Express |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 117 L |
