2008 Kia Rio vs. 2003 Mazda Kusabi
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Kusabi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Kusabi would be higher. At 1,559 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Kusabi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Kusabi. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Kusabi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Kusabi weights approximately 6 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
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, 2003 Mazda Kusabi (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Kusabi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Rio | 2003 Mazda Kusabi | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Rio | Kusabi |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1559 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1079 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
