2000 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1999 Kia Retona
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Retona would be higher. 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 16 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Retona weights approximately 860 kg more than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. 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 2000 Daewoo Lanos. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Daewoo Lanos | 1999 Kia Retona | |
Make | Daewoo | Kia |
Model | Lanos | Retona |
Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1348 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |