1980 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 556 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. 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 (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Civic | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1341 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |
