2007 Kia Sportage vs. 1994 Mazda 323
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda 323 (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 532 kg more than 1994 Mazda 323.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 1994 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sportage | 323 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |
