1995 Kia Retona vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 10 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Retona. (205 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Kia Retona | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Retona | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
