1999 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Regal | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
