2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2002 Porsche 996
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche 996 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 | 2002 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Rondo | 996 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
