1998 Honda Today vs. 2007 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2007 Kia Cee'd is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Cee'd (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 658 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2007 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Today | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
