2001 Acura CL vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura CL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura CL | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | CL | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
