2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Cadillac DTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac DTS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 172 kg more than 2010 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac DTS. 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, 2010 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2010 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | Kia | Cadillac |
| Model | Sorento | DTS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5273 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
