2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2013 Cadillac SRX 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac SRX (304 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 75 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 SRX (359 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac SRX 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 SRX | |
| Make | Kia | Cadillac |
| Model | Sorento | SRX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
