2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue would be higher. At 3,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue (311 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
| Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Rondo | Intrigue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
