2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (264 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 448 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
