2005 Kia Carens vs. 2005 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carens and 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carens (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi L 200. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 Kia Carens.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 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, 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carens | 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Carens | L 200 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 2350 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2970 mm |