1996 Kia Retona vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute is newer by 10 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 2,262 cc, 2006 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1996 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Retona weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
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, 2006 Mazda Tribute (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Retona | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Retona | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2262 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
