2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Escalade | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
