2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 690 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | Raider |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
