1996 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Barchetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Barchetta would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 298 kg more than 1996 Fiat Barchetta.
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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Barchetta | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Barchetta | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
