2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Kia | Lotus |
| Model | Rondo | Excel |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 31 L |
