2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Mazda Drifter were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 41 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Sorento | Drifter |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2499 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1590 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |