1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 120 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Because 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | Fleetwood | Sedona |
Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2910 mm |