2009 Kia Cee'd vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 39 kg more than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2000 Toyota Solara (204 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Cee'd | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Cee'd | Solara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1341 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
