2001 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2001 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 214 kg more than 2001 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Sportage | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sportage | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3200 mm |
