1995 Kia Retona vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1995 Kia Retona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 320 kg more than 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Because 1995 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Retona. 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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. 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Kia Retona | 1993 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
Model | Retona | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2820 mm |