2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Magna 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 21 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2000 Mitsubishi Magna has manual transmission. 2000 Mitsubishi Magna 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 | 2000 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rondo | Magna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
