1995 Kia Retona vs. 2000 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2000 Seat Alhambra 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 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 205 kg more than 2000 Seat Alhambra.
Because 1995 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Seat Alhambra. 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, 2000 Seat Alhambra (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Kia Retona | 2000 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Retona | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2850 mm |
