2000 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, 2005 Kia Retona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 630 kg more than 2000 Honda Prelude.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Prelude | 2005 Kia Retona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Prelude | Retona |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |