2001 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 2005 Mazda Carol
To start off, 2005 Mazda Carol is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Pride Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Pride Wagon would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Pride Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Pride Wagon (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Pride Wagon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Pride Wagon weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Carol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Pride Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Carol 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, 2001 Kia Pride Wagon (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Pride Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Pride Wagon | 2005 Mazda Carol | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Pride Wagon | Carol |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
