2004 Kia Sephia II vs. 2004 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2004 Kia Sephia II and 2004 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 3 (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sephia II. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 3 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Kia Sephia II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2004 Mazda 3 (230 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sephia II. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sephia II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sephia II | 2004 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sephia II | 3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
