2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rondo | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
