1992 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1992 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Honda Civic | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sedona |
Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |