2002 Mazda B2500 vs. 2010 Kia Forte
To start off, 2010 Kia Forte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 443 kg more than 2010 Kia Forte.
Because 2002 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2010 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda B2500. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda B2500 | 2010 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | B2500 | Forte |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2649 mm |
