2004 Kia Retona vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Retona would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 135 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Retona | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Retona | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
