2011 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2011 Honda Accord and 2011 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Accord | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
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 | 1547 kg | 1317 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |