2005 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 2013 Mazda 2
To start off, 2013 Mazda 2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Pride Wagon would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 2 (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda 2 weights approximately 223 kg more than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Kia Pride Wagon (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 2. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Pride Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Pride Wagon | 2013 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Pride Wagon | 2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2489 mm |
