2000 Kia Retona vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 2000 Kia Retona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Avella 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 3 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Retona weights approximately 925 kg more than 1996 Kia Avella. 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 1996 Kia Avella. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Retona | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Retona | Avella |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2400 mm |
