1998 Rover 400 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 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1998 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 143 kg more than 1998 Rover 400. 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, 1998 Rover 400 (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rover 400 | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Rover | Kia |
| Model | 400 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
