2009 Kia Sorento vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. (175 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 191 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | Sigma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
