2005 Kia Sedona vs. 2012 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Maxima is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sedona. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sedona weights approximately 481 kg more than 2012 Nissan Maxima.
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, 2012 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sedona. (296 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sedona | 2012 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sedona | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
