2003 Cadillac V Sixteen vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen and 2003 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 13,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,001 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 863 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen. 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, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,356 Nm) has 1042 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Cadillac V Sixteen | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | V Sixteen | Sorento |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 13600 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 1001 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 1356 Nm | 314 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2670 mm |