2005 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Kia Retona
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1997 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Retona weights approximately 719 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1997 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Kia Retona (206 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 1997 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1997 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Retona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1685 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
