2004 Kia Retona vs. 2004 Lancia Phedra
To start off, both 2004 Kia Retona and 2004 Lancia Phedra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lancia Phedra (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Phedra should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 258 kg more than 2004 Lancia Phedra.
Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lancia Phedra. 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 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Phedra. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Phedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Retona | 2004 Lancia Phedra | |
| Make | Kia | Lancia |
| Model | Retona | Phedra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
