2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Joice would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Kia Joice. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Joice.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Joice. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1998 Kia Joice has manual transmission. 1998 Kia Joice 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 | 1998 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Rondo | Joice |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
