2005 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Magentis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Magentis would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Magentis (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Magentis weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Magentis. (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2001 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
