2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse (147 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 144 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1405 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
