1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1990 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine A 610 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:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Alpine | Kia |
| Model | A 610 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1660 mm |
