2005 Kia Retona vs. 2005 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, both 2005 Kia Retona and 2005 Suzuki Forenza 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 Suzuki Forenza (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 558 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Forenza.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Forenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Retona | 2005 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Retona | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |
