2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette 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:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
