1990 Holden Apollo 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 Holden Apollo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Apollo would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1990 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Apollo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Apollo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Apollo has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Apollo 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 Holden Apollo | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Apollo | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
