2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2003 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Kia | Maserati |
| Model | Rondo | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
