2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Cadillac CTS (300 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | CTS | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
