2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Kia | Cadillac |
| Model | Rondo | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
