1999 Hyundai Galloper vs. 1996 Kia Retona
To start off, 1999 Hyundai Galloper 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 2,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Hyundai Galloper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Galloper. (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Galloper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Retona weights approximately 145 kg more than 1999 Hyundai Galloper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Galloper. (196 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Galloper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Hyundai Galloper | 1996 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Galloper | Retona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2475 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |
