2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sedona and 2007 Proton Gen were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
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, 2007 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 2007 Proton Gen | |
| Make | Kia | Proton |
| Model | Sedona | Gen |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
