1984 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Electra | Rondo |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |