2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 749 kg more than 2004 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Kia | Cadillac |
| Model | Sorento | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
