2004 Kia Sorento vs. 1999 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mitsubishi L 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2970 mm |
