2005 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio and 2005 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 481 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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, 2005 Mazda Tribute (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 Tribute | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Rio | Tribute |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 1425 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |