2004 Jeep Liberty vs. 2004 Kia Retona
To start off, both 2004 Jeep Liberty 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 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Liberty (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Jeep Liberty.
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, 2004 Jeep Liberty (225 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm). This means 2004 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jeep Liberty | 2004 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Liberty | Retona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
