1995 Kia Retona vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1995 Kia Retona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 796 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Because 1995 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Santana. 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 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Kia Retona | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Retona | Santana |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2560 mm |
