1974 Honda Life vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 785 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. 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, 2011 Kia Cee'd (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda Life | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Life | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 85.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 53 L |