2009 Kia Cee'd vs. 1989 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volkswagen Corrado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volkswagen Corrado would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado 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 243 kg more than 1989 Volkswagen Corrado.
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 (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volkswagen Corrado. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Cee'd | 1989 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cee'd | Corrado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
