1997 Mercury Tracer vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 67 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1997 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mercury Tracer | 2010 Kia Rio | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Tracer | Rio |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1073 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4249 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2499 mm |