2005 Kia Retona vs. 2012 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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. Both 2005 Kia Retona and 2012 SsangYong Kyron are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 27 kg more than 2005 Kia Retona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 SsangYong Kyron (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Retona | 2012 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Retona | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |
