1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 2009 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2009 Kia Sedona is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sedona (160 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 17 kg more than 2009 Kia Sedona.
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, 2009 Kia Sedona (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Shuttle | 2009 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Shuttle | Sedona |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |