1979 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Regal | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
