2000 Kia Retona vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, both 2000 Kia Retona and 2000 TVR Speed 12 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 700 more horse power than 2000 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Retona weights approximately 870 kg more than 2000 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2000 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 TVR Speed 12. 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 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 676 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Retona | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Kia | TVR |
| Model | Retona | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
