2001 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2008 Kia Cee'd is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Accord (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 89 kg more than 2001 Honda Accord.
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, 2001 Honda Accord (189 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Accord | 2008 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
