2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram and 2007 Kia Rondo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Ram (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Ram 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:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Ram | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
