2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 3,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero (163 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rondo | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |
