1978 Nissan Cedric vs. 2010 Kia Rondo

To start off, 2010 Kia Rondo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 65 kg more than 2010 Kia Rondo.

Because 1978 Nissan Cedric is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rondo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Kia Rondo (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric. 2010 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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