2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Rondo | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
