1990 Buick Electra 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 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Electra | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| 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 | 163 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2710 mm |
