1998 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda NSX 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:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | NSX | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
