2006 Kia Sportage vs. 1995 Kia Retona
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 183 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage.
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, 2006 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 1995 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sportage | Retona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |
