2004 Kia Retona vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 6 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 160 kg more than 2010 Kia Venga. 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 2010 Kia Venga. 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, 2010 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Retona | 2010 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Retona | Venga |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1710 kg |
