2004 Kia Retona vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2004 Kia Retona and 2004 Renault Kangoo 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 Kia Retona (90 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 760 kg more than 2004 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Kangoo. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Retona | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Retona | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
