1999 Audi A4 vs. 2001 Kia Retona
To start off, 2001 Kia Retona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A4 (262 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2001 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Retona weights approximately 470 kg more than 1999 Audi A4.
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, 1999 Audi A4 (400 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A4 | 2001 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A4 | Retona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
