1998 Kia Retona vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1998 Kia Retona is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Retona weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Morris Minor. 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 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Retona | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Kia | Morris |
| Model | Retona | Minor |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2190 mm |
