2005 Kia Retona vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Kia Retona is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona.
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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Retona | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Retona | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
