2005 Kia Spectra vs. 2005 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 2005 Kia Spectra and 2005 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,030 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B2500 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Kia Spectra. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Spectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2005 Kia Spectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Spectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mazda B2500 (323 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Spectra. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Spectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Spectra | 2005 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Spectra | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2990 mm |
