1998 Kia Retona vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Retona would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Kia Retona.
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, 2008 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Retona | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Kia | Tata |
| Model | Retona | Safari |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
