2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1972 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1972 Toyota Century 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 | 1972 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rondo | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
