2006 Kia Sedona vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 Kia Sedona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sedona (245 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sedona weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2006 Kia Sedona (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sedona | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Sedona | Life |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
