2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2009 Mazda B4000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 908 kg more than 2009 Mazda B4000.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2009 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sorento | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2088 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 74 L |
