1997 Honda Life vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sedona (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life 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, 2007 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Life | Sedona |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
