1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento 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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Fleetwood | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
