2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2005 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Thesis (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lancia Thesis (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2005 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Kia | Lancia |
| Model | Rondo | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
