2000 Kia Retona vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 2000 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Retona weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (563 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Retona. 2004 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Kia Retona | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Retona | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 415 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |