2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (346 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 537 kg more than 2003 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Escalade | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2527 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
