2008 Kia Cerato vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Kia Cerato is newer by 6 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Kia Cerato. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cerato weights approximately 304 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, 2008 Kia Cerato (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cerato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Cerato | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Cerato | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1324 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
