2005 Acura RSX vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RSX would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 701 kg more than 2005 Acura RSX.
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, 2008 Kia Sedona (225 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RSX. (191 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RSX. 2005 Acura RSX has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sedona has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sedona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Acura RSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura RSX | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Acura | Kia |
Model | RSX | Sedona |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 191 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |