2000 Kia Retona vs. 2003 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2003 Toyota Previa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Retona would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Previa (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Retona weights approximately 345 kg more than 2003 Toyota Previa.
Because 2000 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Previa. 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, 2003 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Retona | 2003 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Retona | Previa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2900 mm |
