2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Rondo | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 102 L |
