2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Kia | Plymouth |
| Model | Rondo | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
