1999 Kia Rio vs. 1999 Mazda 121
To start off, both 1999 Kia Rio and 1999 Mazda 121 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Rio (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda 121 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Kia Rio (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda 121. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Rio | 1999 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Rio | 121 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1241 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
