2002 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 559 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 152 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1399 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |