1998 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 229 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic.
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, 1998 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Civic | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
