1974 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1998 Kia Retona
To start off, 1998 Kia Retona is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1998 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Retona weights approximately 285 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 1998 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Kia Retona 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, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Camaro | Retona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
