2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 2010 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2010 Kia Sedona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sedona. (244 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 746 kg more than 2010 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sedona. (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 2010 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Kia |
| Model | Corniche | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 324 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2736 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3020 mm |
