2005 Kia Retona vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 Kia Retona and 2005 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 181 kg more than 2005 Volvo S60.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Volvo S60 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Retona | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Retona | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
