1997 Kia Retona vs. 1997 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1997 Kia Retona and 1997 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Skyline (271 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1997 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Retona weights approximately 370 kg more than 1997 Nissan Skyline.
Because 1997 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan Skyline. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Nissan Skyline (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Retona. (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Retona | 1997 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Retona | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
