2002 Smart ForFour vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 401 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour. 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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Smart ForFour | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Smart | Kia |
Model | ForFour | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |