2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 has manual transmission. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 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.
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2007 Kia Rondo | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Rondo | 500 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 432 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 120 L |