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 78 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (114 HP @ 4000 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 35 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (241 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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 | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 92 L |
