2001 Kia Retona vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2001 Kia Retona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2001 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Retona weights approximately 448 kg more than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Because 2001 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Retona. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Retona | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Retona | Laurel |
Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |