1989 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 874 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Kia Sedona (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord. 2008 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Sedona |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |