1987 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Regal | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
