2001 Kia Retona vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Retona would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2001 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 137 kg more than 2001 Kia Retona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Pilot. 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, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Retona. 2011 Honda Pilot 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. 2011 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Retona | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Retona | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2774 mm |
