2006 Kia Cerato vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, both 2006 Kia Cerato and 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Cerato weights approximately 215 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Cerato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor (346 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Cerato | 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cerato | Endeavor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 81 L |
