2005 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, both 2005 Infiniti QX4 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Kia Retona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Infiniti QX4 (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona. 2005 Infiniti QX4 has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti QX4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti QX4 | 2005 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Infiniti | Kia |
| Model | QX4 | Retona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
