2004 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Legend weights approximately 353 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd. 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, 2004 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Legend | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Legend | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
