2002 Honda S-MX vs. 2002 Kia Retona
To start off, both 2002 Honda S-MX and 2002 Kia Retona were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Retona weights approximately 542 kg more than 2002 Honda S-MX.
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, 2002 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S-MX | 2002 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | S-MX | Retona |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
