1973 GMC Suburban 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 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1973 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1973 GMC Suburban.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 GMC Suburban | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |
