2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2013 Kia RIO
To start off, 2013 Kia RIO is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2013 Kia RIO. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia RIO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 291 kg more than 2013 Kia RIO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda Tribute (266 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia RIO. (167 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia RIO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 2013 Kia RIO | |
| Make | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | Tribute | RIO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4366 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 43 L |
