1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Riviera | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
