2005 Kia Retona vs. 2008 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2008 Nissan Murano is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Retona would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona.
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, 2008 Nissan Murano (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Retona | 2008 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Retona | Murano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
