1960 Austin A 99 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | A 99 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
