2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2000 Buick Century
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2000 Buick Century | |
| Make | Kia | Buick |
| Model | Rondo | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
