2001 Kia Sephia II vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 2001 Kia Sephia II is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Kia Sephia II. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord 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 125 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sephia II. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sephia II. 1981 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Sephia II has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Sephia II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Sephia II | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Sephia II | Accord |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |