2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rondo | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
