1996 Kia Retona vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1996 Kia Retona is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Retona weights approximately 730 kg more than 1958 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Retona | 1958 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Kia | Riley |
| Model | Retona | 4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
