1999 Citroen Pluriel vs. 2010 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2010 Kia Rondo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Citroen Pluriel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Citroen Pluriel would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Rondo weights approximately 289 kg more than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Kia Rondo (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Pluriel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Pluriel | 2010 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | Pluriel | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
