1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Ambassador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Ambassador would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 AMC Ambassador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | AMC | Kia |
| Model | Ambassador | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2710 mm |
