2004 Honda City vs. 2009 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2009 Kia Rondo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rondo weights approximately 345 kg more than 2004 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Kia Rondo (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City. 2009 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda City has manual transmission. 2004 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2009 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | City | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
