1999 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Kia Retona
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Retona weights approximately 745 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 1996 Kia Retona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Retona |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |