2005 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac STS (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac STS | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | STS | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 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 | 321 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
