2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander (220 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 340 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (277 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
