2001 Daewoo Rezzo vs. 1998 Kia Retona
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Rezzo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Rezzo (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Rezzo should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Retona weights approximately 600 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Rezzo.
Because 1998 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daewoo Rezzo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Rezzo. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Rezzo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Rezzo | 1998 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Daewoo | Kia |
| Model | Rezzo | Retona |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1759 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
