2002 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Escalade | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
