1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark 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:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Skylark | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
