1998 Kia Retona vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 15 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 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1998 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1998 Kia Retona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW X5 (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Retona. 2013 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1998 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 1998 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Retona | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Retona | X5 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2933 mm |
