2003 Kia Retona vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Retona would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Retona.
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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Retona | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Retona | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3190 mm |
