1989 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 177 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. 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, 1989 Honda Accord (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
