1995 Kia Retona vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 776 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Kia Retona | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Retona | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
