1999 Kia Retona vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Kia Retona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. Both 1999 Kia Retona and 1995 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1999 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Retona weights approximately 630 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Because 1999 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Retona | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Retona | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
