2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2011 Ferrari California
To start off, 2011 Ferrari California is newer by 4 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 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari California 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 | 2011 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Kia | Ferrari |
| Model | Rondo | California |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |
