1988 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |
