2005 Kia Retona vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Kia Retona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avensis (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 635 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Avensis. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Retona | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Retona | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
