2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 8 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 2,360 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 529 kg more than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2635 mm |
