2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sedona 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 41 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 996 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Kia | Fiat |
| Model | Sedona | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
