1995 Kia Retona vs. 2000 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2000 Nissan Sentra is newer by 5 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Sentra (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona.
Because 1995 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan Sentra. 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) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Sentra. (176 Nm). This means 1995 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Sentra. 2000 Nissan Sentra 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. 2000 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Kia Retona | 2000 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Retona | Sentra |
Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2540 mm |