1983 Toyota Celica vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 153 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Toyota Celica 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 1983 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd, 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Celica | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Celica | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
