1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 60 L |
