2007 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Kia Retona
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Retona would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1996 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Retona weights approximately 448 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 1996 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Civic (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1996 Kia Retona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Retona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |