1997 Kia Retona vs. 1997 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 1997 Kia Retona and 1997 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1997 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Retona weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1997 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Renault Twingo. 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 Kia Retona (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Retona | 1997 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Retona | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
