2001 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Kia Sephia II
To start off, both 2001 Honda Civic and 2001 Kia Sephia II were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (183 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2001 Kia Sephia II. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Sephia II weights approximately 15 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Honda Civic (160 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sephia II. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sephia II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2001 Kia Sephia II | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Sephia II |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 83.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
