After a 3-1 victory at West Ham United on Saturday put City level on points at the top of the Premier League with Arsenal, Mancini's right-hand man said the Italian shared many similarities with Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson.
"I see the same desire, ambition and passion in Roberto that I did when I worked alongside Alex Ferguson," said Kidd who won a host of trophies as number two to the Scot from 1991-98.
"I am privileged to work alongside him on the training ground and the hard work he puts in tactically and technically is immense. It's good to see it coming to fruition for him," Kidd told the BBC.
"I see all the vital ingredients for success in Roberto. He has all the traits of a winner," Kidd said. "He is a stickler for detail with a wonderful work ethic who will not accept second best.
"It hurts him when he sees mistakes and he is a fantastic coach. Manchester City should be pleased they have him as the manager."
Toure scored the opener and then saw his shot bounce off West Ham keeper Robert Green for the second. Adam Johnson netted City's third.
