1995 Kia Retona vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Kia Retona would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 940 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Kia Retona | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Kia | Marcos |
| Model | Retona | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1090 mm |
