2003 Honda City vs. 2004 Kia Retona
To start off, 2004 Kia Retona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 930 kg more than 2003 Honda City.
Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda City | 2004 Kia Retona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | City | Retona |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |