1999 Kia Rio vs. 1999 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 1999 Kia Rio and 1999 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda B2500 (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1999 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Mazda B2500 (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Rio | 1999 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Rio | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2990 mm |
