2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse (147 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 654 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (350 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Kia |
| Model | Eclipse | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
