2005 Kia Sedona vs. 2005 Kia Amanti
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sedona and 2005 Kia Amanti were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Kia Sedona and 2005 Kia Amanti are equipped with a 3,491 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Amanti (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sedona. (195 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sedona weights approximately 354 kg more than 2005 Kia Amanti.
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, 2005 Kia Amanti (298 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sedona. (296 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sedona | 2005 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sedona | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
