2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 2 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 483 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sorento | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
