2004 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 2010 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2010 Kia Sedona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Montero would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sedona (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 160 kg more than 2010 Kia Sedona.
Because 2004 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero 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, 2010 Kia Sedona (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | 2010 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Kia |
| Model | Montero | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4811 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2891 mm |
