2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Retona would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 515 kg more than 2005 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 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Colorado | Retona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
