1989 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 2010 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2010 Kia Rondo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rondo (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 215 kg more than 2010 Kia Rondo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rondo. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport | 2010 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Kia |
| Model | Trans Sport | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
