2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1999 Kia Retona
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Retona would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1999 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Retona.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Retona. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Chevrolet Express | 1999 Kia Retona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Express | Retona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2370 mm |