1999 Kia Retona vs. 1999 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 1999 Kia Retona and 1999 Suzuki Baleno were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Retona weights approximately 955 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Kia Retona | 1999 Suzuki Baleno | |
Make | Kia | Suzuki |
Model | Retona | Baleno |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |