2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sedona and 2008 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 1025 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Because 2008 Lotus Elise 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 2008 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Kia Sedona (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sedona | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Sedona | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |