1995 Kia Retona vs. 2007 Volkswagen Kombi
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Kombi 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 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Kombi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Kombi (129 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Kombi should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Kombi weights approximately 474 kg more than 1995 Kia Retona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Kombi (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Kombi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Kia Retona | 2007 Volkswagen Kombi | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Retona | Kombi |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3010 mm |
