2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2001 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 6. (163 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 400 kg more than 2001 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda 6. (207 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2001 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sorento | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
