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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 267 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic. 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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Civic | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |