2006 Kia Sedona vs. 2000 Buick Century
To start off, 2006 Kia Sedona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sedona. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sedona weights approximately 480 kg more than 2000 Buick Century.
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, 2000 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sedona | 2000 Buick Century | |
| Make | Kia | Buick |
| Model | Sedona | Century |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
