2004 Kia Retona vs. 2004 Scion tC
To start off, both 2004 Kia Retona and 2004 Scion tC were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Scion tC (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 550 kg more than 2004 Scion tC.
Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Scion tC. 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 Scion tC (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Retona | 2004 Scion tC | |
| Make | Kia | Scion |
| Model | Retona | tC |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
