1992 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 7 kg more than 2009 Kia Cee'd. 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, 2009 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Honda Accord | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |