2000 Kia Retona vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria

To start off, 2000 Kia Retona is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Retona weights approximately 575 kg more than 1969 Nissan Gloria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Nissan Gloria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.

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