1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1999 Kia Retona
To start off, 1999 Kia Retona is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Retona weights approximately 800 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
Because 1999 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1999 Kia Retona | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Mirafiori | Retona |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |