1998 BMW 323 vs. 1998 Kia Retona
To start off, both 1998 BMW 323 and 1998 Kia Retona were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Retona weights approximately 275 kg more than 1998 BMW 323.
Because 1998 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 323. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 323 | 1998 Kia Retona | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 323 | Retona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
