2004 Acura RSX vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura RSX would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura RSX (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 218 kg more than 2004 Acura RSX.
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 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura RSX. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura RSX | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | RSX | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
