2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | Spider | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
