2004 Kia Retona vs. 2000 Tata Safari
To start off, 2004 Kia Retona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Kia Retona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Retona | 2000 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Kia | Tata |
| Model | Retona | Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
