2005 Honda Life vs. 2005 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2005 Honda Life and 2005 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sedona (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sedona weights approximately 1297 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life 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, 2005 Kia Sedona (296 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 2005 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Life | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2920 mm |
