2007 Kia Sedona vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sedona (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 565 kg more than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Riley Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Riley Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 1953 Riley Pathfinder has manual transmission. 1953 Riley Pathfinder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Kia Sedona | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Kia | Riley |
Model | Sedona | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2007 | 1953 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |