2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2009 Maybach 57
To start off, 2009 Maybach 57 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rondo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rondo would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 57 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 652 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2009 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Kia | Maybach |
| Model | Rondo | 57 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 110 L |
