2004 Holden Berlina vs. 2004 Kia Retona

To start off, both 2004 Holden Berlina 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 Holden Berlina.

Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Holden Berlina. 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 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Holden Berlina 2004 Kia Retona
Make Holden Kia
Model Berlina Retona
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 204 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 205 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1640 kg 1870 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4010 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2370 mm


 

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