2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1996 Kia Retona
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1996 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Retona weights approximately 795 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V.
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 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Retona. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 1996 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 1996 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda CR-V | 1996 Kia Retona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | CR-V | Retona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |