2005 Kia Opirus 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 Kia Opirus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Opirus would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Opirus (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Opirus (294 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Opirus | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Opirus | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 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 | 4960 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
