2000 Cadillac Catera 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 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.

Let's talk about torque, 2000 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Cadillac Catera 2007 Kia Rondo
Make Cadillac Kia
Model Catera Rondo
Year Released 2000 2007
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2962 cc 2359 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 162 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 222 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4250 RPM
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 60 L


 

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