1954 Buick 40 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | 40 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2710 mm |
