2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 580 kg more than 2002 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sorento | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1420 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
