2002 Kia Retona vs. 2002 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, both 2002 Kia Retona and 2002 Daewoo Kalos 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 Daewoo Kalos (103 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Retona weights approximately 827 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Kalos.
Because 2002 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (150 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. 2002 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Kia Retona | 2002 Daewoo Kalos | |
Make | Kia | Daewoo |
Model | Retona | Kalos |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |