2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,194 cc, 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Rainier | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2359 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
