1998 Ford Libre vs. 2007 Kia Sedona

To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Libre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Libre would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sedona (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Ford Libre. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Libre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 802 kg more than 1998 Ford Libre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Libre. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Libre. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Libre has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Libre 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.

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