1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 505 kg more than 2010 Kia Rondo.
Because 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Kia |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Rondo |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |