2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sorento and 2006 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 206 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Kia | Cadillac |
| Model | Sorento | CTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
