2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2008 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2008 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2008 Dodge Ram 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:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Ram | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
