2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rondo | Celica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
