2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 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 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 744 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Escalade | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6161 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
