2005 Kia Retona vs. 2005 Peugeot 807
To start off, both 2005 Kia Retona and 2005 Peugeot 807 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 807 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 807 (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 807 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 86 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 807.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Peugeot 807. 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 Peugeot 807 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 807 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona. 2005 Peugeot 807 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 Peugeot 807 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Retona | 2005 Peugeot 807 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Retona | 807 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1784 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
