2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. (146 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2635 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
