2005 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daewoo Lanos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daewoo Lanos would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sedona (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 1023 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2005 Daewoo Lanos has manual transmission. 2005 Daewoo Lanos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Lanos | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Daewoo | Kia |
| Model | Lanos | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |
