2004 Kia Retona vs. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2004 Kia Retona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. Both 2004 Kia Retona and 2001 Vauxhall Zafira are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (189 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira.
Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. 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, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona.
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2004 Kia Retona | 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | |
Make | Kia | Vauxhall |
Model | Retona | Zafira |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |