2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2011 Kia Sedona is newer by 7 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 74 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sedona. (271 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 656 kg more than 2011 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sedona. (336 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Escalade | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
