2001 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 2001 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 2001 Kia Pride Wagon and 2001 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda B2500 (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 920 kg more than 2001 Kia Pride Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Pride Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B2500 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, 2001 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Pride Wagon. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Pride Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Pride Wagon | 2001 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Pride Wagon | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2990 mm |
