2005 Kia Retona vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is newer by 7 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 201 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Kia Retona | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Retona | Range Rover Evoque |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1669 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2662 mm |