2005 Kia Retona vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Kia Retona and 2005 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 550 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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 2005 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 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Retona | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Retona | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
