2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1999 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lancia Lybra 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 77 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (105 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Lybra.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Lancia Lybra (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1999 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 1999 Lancia Lybra 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 | 1999 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Kia | Lancia |
| Model | Rondo | Lybra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
