2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2000 Kia Retona
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Retona would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2000 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Retona weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram.
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, 2007 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2000 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Ram | Retona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2370 mm |
