2005 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Mazda Premacy
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio and 2005 Mazda Premacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Premacy (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 311 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio. 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 Mazda Premacy (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Rio | 2005 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Rio | Premacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1144 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |