1997 Kia Retona vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Retona would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1997 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Retona weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 Nissan X-Trail.
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, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Retona. (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Retona | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Retona | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| 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 | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
