1987 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 540 kg more than 1987 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Civic | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |