2011 Kia Rondo vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, 2011 Kia Rondo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 630 kg more than 2011 Kia Rondo.
Because 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Rondo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada 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, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Rondo | 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Rondo | Bravada |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
