2009 Buick Enclave vs. 1998 Kia Retona
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Retona would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1998 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Enclave weights approximately 76 kg more than 1998 Kia Retona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Retona. 2009 Buick Enclave has automatic transmission and 1998 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 1998 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Enclave will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 1998 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Enclave | Retona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
