2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Laguna 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 64 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1998 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1998 Renault Laguna 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 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Rondo | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
