1980 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1980 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1980 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:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
