2003 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2004 Kia Sedona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sedona. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sedona weights approximately 1064 kg more than 2003 Honda Pilot.
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, 2003 Honda Pilot (328 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sedona. (296 Nm). This means 2003 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Pilot | 2004 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Pilot | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 2178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 75 L |
