1996 Kia Retona vs. 2003 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2003 Toyota Sienna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Retona would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sienna (173 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1996 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Retona weights approximately 165 kg more than 2003 Toyota Sienna.
Because 1996 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2003 Toyota Sienna (294 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Retona. 2003 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1996 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 1996 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Kia Retona | 2003 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Retona | Sienna |
Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |