2005 Kia Retona vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator is newer by 6 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 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 575 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Equator.
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, 2011 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona. 2011 Suzuki Equator 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. 2011 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Retona | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Retona | Equator |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3560 mm |
