2012 Kia Cee'd vs. 2012 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2012 Kia Cee'd and 2012 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 467 kg more than 2012 Kia Picanto. 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Cee'd | 2012 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Cee'd | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 15.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 35 L |
