1974 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bitter Diplomat | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Bitter | Kia |
| Model | Diplomat | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
