1997 Kia Retona vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 13 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1997 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Retona weights approximately 550 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 1997 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1997 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 1997 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Kia Retona | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Retona | Civic |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |