2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (201 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 800 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sorento | Pajero |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3828 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |