2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Kia | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Rondo | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
