2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2007 Kia Spectra
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rondo and 2007 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 24 more horse power than 2007 Kia Spectra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Spectra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Spectra. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Spectra. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Spectra has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Spectra 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 | 2007 Kia Spectra | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Rondo | Spectra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
