2000 Holden Commodore vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 Holden Commodore.
Because 2000 Holden Commodore 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 2000 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2000 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona. 2008 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2000 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2000 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Holden Commodore | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Holden | Kia |
Model | Commodore | Sedona |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |