1973 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 500 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:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 500 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 60 L |
