2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 101 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2004 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Seville | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
