1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Sidewinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Sidewinder would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Sidewinder | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
