2001 Mazda B2500 vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 477 kg more than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Because 2001 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Cee'd. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B2500 | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | B2500 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2660 mm |
