2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Because 2009 Kia Borrego is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Kia Borrego. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Verada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. (317 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Borrego | 2001 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Borrego | Verada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3776 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
