1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Caprice | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
