2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Galant (143 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 710 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | Galant |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1290 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
