2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1237 kg more than 2005 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Kia | Cadillac |
| Model | Sorento | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2786 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2947 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |
