2002 Honda Saber vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Saber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Saber would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Saber (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Saber should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Saber. (240 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Saber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Saber | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Saber | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2649 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 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 |
