2002 Honda Insight vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 477 kg more than 2002 Honda Insight. 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, 2009 Kia Cee'd (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Insight | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Insight | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1317 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |