1995 Kia Retona vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 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. Both 1995 Kia Retona and 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 785 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Kia Retona | 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Retona | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
