2004 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2004 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Terracan and 2004 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sedona (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Terracan. (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sedona weights approximately 16 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Terracan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2004 Hyundai Terracan (345 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sedona. (296 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Terracan | 2004 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Terracan | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 2178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
