1998 Dodge Stealth vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, 2005 Kia Retona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Stealth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Stealth would be higher. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 140 kg more than 1998 Dodge Stealth.
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, 1998 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Stealth | 2005 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Stealth | Retona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2971 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2370 mm |
