2011 Kia Cee'd vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 145 kg more than 2004 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, 2011 Kia Cee'd (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Cee'd | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Cee'd | Civic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
