2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sorento and 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 794 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (176 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
