2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1957 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1957 Toyota Crown 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 Kia Rondo | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rondo | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |
