1999 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Civic 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:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
