2000 Kia Retona vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2000 Kia Retona and 2000 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2000 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Retona.
Because 2000 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Porsche Boxster. 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 Porsche Boxster (335 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Retona. (205 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Retona | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Retona | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |
