1976 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado (204 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 310 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado (542 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Eldorado | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 80 L |
