2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2004 Kia Retona
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C4 and 2004 Kia Retona were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C4 (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 645 kg more than 2004 Citroen C4.
Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C4. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C4. (193 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C4 | 2004 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C4 | Retona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
