2002 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,830 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 195 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
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 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Corolla | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1830 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
