2003 Kia Sorento vs. 1994 Mitsubishi FTO
To start off, 2003 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mitsubishi FTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mitsubishi FTO would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mitsubishi FTO (197 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mitsubishi FTO should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento.
2003 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1994 Mitsubishi FTO has manual transmission. 1994 Mitsubishi FTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 1994 Mitsubishi FTO | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | FTO |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
