2008 Kia Sorento vs. 1999 Mazda Activehicle
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda Activehicle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda Activehicle would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mazda Activehicle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda Activehicle (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda Activehicle should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 520 kg more than 1999 Mazda Activehicle.
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, 2008 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. (278 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Activehicle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 1999 Mazda Activehicle | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sorento | Activehicle |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
