1995 Kia Retona vs. 1995 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, both 1995 Kia Retona and 1995 Nissan Pulsar were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Pulsar (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 790 kg more than 1995 Nissan Pulsar.
Because 1995 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan Pulsar. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Pulsar. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Kia Retona | 1995 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Retona | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
