2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 888 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento (295 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (211 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sorento | Colt |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 211 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |