1985 Audi 100 vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Audi 100 (136 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 128 kg more than 1985 Audi 100.
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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 100. (180 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 100 | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | 100 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
