1995 Kia Retona vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 12 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Retona. 2007 Nissan Armada 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. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Kia Retona | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Retona | Armada |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3140 mm |
