2004 Kia Retona vs. 2004 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2004 Kia Retona and 2004 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Kia Retona and 2004 Mazda 3 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 3 (144 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 647 kg more than 2004 Mazda 3.
Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda 3. 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) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 3. (184 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Retona | 2004 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Retona | 3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
