2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2004 Mazda B4000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B4000 (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 313 kg more than 2004 Mazda B4000.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (314 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B4000. (310 Nm). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2004 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sorento | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |
