1994 Renault 21 vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Renault 21 would be higher. At 1,719 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1994 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 320 kg more than 1994 Renault 21. 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 (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Renault 21 | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Renault | Kia |
Model | 21 | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1719 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 85.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |