2005 Kia Retona vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, both 2005 Kia Retona and 2005 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Almera (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 585 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera.

Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Almera. 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) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera. 2005 Nissan Almera 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 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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