1997 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Kia Retona
To start off, 2004 Kia Retona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 700 kg more than 1997 Honda Civic.
Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Civic | 2004 Kia Retona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Retona |
Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |