2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor would be higher. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor weights approximately 333 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor (339 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sportage | Endeavor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 81 L |
