2009 Kia Rondo vs. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, both 2009 Kia Rondo and 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (552 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rondo. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rondo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 221 kg more than 2009 Kia Rondo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Rondo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rondo. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rondo. 2009 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo has manual transmission. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Kia Rondo 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Kia Lamborghini
Model Rondo Gallardo
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2359 cc 5204 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 176 HP 552 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 229 Nm 540 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 6500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 12.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 1506 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1170 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 13.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 90 L


 

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