1999 Buick Riviera 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 Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Riviera (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Riviera | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
