2003 Cadillac Seville 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 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Seville | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
