2013 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Kia RIO
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and 2013 Kia RIO were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (298 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2013 Kia RIO. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia RIO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 898 kg more than 2013 Kia RIO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia RIO, 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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia RIO. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia RIO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Kia RIO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Silverado | RIO |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5222 mm | 4045 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 43 L |
