2007 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Because 2007 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage. 2007 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | Escalade | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2640 mm |