2005 Honda CR-V vs. 2003 Kia Retona
To start off, 2005 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Retona would be higher. At 2,202 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda CR-V (137 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Retona weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 Honda CR-V.
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, 2005 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda CR-V | 2003 Kia Retona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | CR-V | Retona |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2202 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |