1995 Holden Statesman vs. 1995 Kia Retona
To start off, both 1995 Holden Statesman and 1995 Kia Retona were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Statesman (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 290 kg more than 1995 Holden Statesman.
Because 1995 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Holden Statesman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Holden Statesman (370 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Retona. 1995 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1995 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 1995 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Holden Statesman | 1995 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Statesman | Retona |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
