2005 Kia Retona vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2005 Kia Retona and 2005 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 500 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Peugeot 307. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Retona | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Kia | Peugeot |
Model | Retona | 307 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |