1998 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2001 Kia Retona
To start off, 2001 Kia Retona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Retona weights approximately 820 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daihatsu Terios | 2001 Kia Retona | |
Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
Model | Terios | Retona |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |