1979 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
