2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Kia Sorento (229 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (217 Nm). This means 2012 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Kia |
| Model | Outlander | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
