2004 Kia Retona vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 Kia Retona is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 64 kg more than 1979 Toyota Century.
Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Century. 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, 1979 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona. 1979 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2004 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 2004 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Kia Retona | 1979 Toyota Century | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Retona | Century |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2870 mm |