2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Rondo | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
