2000 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2010 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2010 Kia Rondo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 62 kg more than 2010 Kia Rondo.
Because 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rondo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (454 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rondo. 2010 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2000 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | 2010 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Kia |
| Model | Trans Am | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
