2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante (238 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rondo | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
