2009 Audi R8 vs. 2001 Kia Retona
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Retona would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 2001 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Retona weights approximately 290 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
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, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2001 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | R8 | Retona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
