2005 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Cuore and 2005 Kia Retona were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Retona (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Cuore. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Cuore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Daihatsu Cuore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Cuore. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daihatsu Cuore | 2005 Kia Retona | |
Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
Model | Cuore | Retona |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |