1988 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 440 kg more than 1988 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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 114 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |