2004 Honda Element vs. 2004 Kia Retona
To start off, both 2004 Honda Element 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 315 kg more than 2004 Honda Element.
Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Element. 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 Honda Element (218 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Element | 2004 Kia Retona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Element | Retona |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 205 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |