2006 Fiat Punto 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 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Punto. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Punto | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Punto | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
