2000 Kia Sephia II vs. 2000 Mazda 323
To start off, both 2000 Kia Sephia II and 2000 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sephia II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sephia II (100 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Mazda 323. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sephia II should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda 323 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Kia Sephia II.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2000 Kia Sephia II (145 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda 323. (109 Nm). This means 2000 Kia Sephia II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sephia II | 2000 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sephia II | 323 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
