2000 Acura TL vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Acura TL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura TL | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | TL | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
