2009 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1995 Kia Retona
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Terios (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 965 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Terios.
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, 1995 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Terios | 1995 Kia Retona | |
Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
Model | Terios | Retona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |