2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (272 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 235 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Silverado | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5222 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3022 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
