2003 Buick Centieme vs. 1999 Kia Retona
To start off, 2003 Buick Centieme is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Retona would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Centieme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1999 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Retona weights approximately 76 kg more than 2003 Buick Centieme.
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, 2003 Buick Centieme (542 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 1999 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Centieme | Retona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
