2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 30 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (162 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 47 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Pajero (374 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (295 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 71 L |
