2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2010 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 4 kg more than 2010 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2010 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2010 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sorento | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
