2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 3 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi L 200. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (315 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
