1973 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, 1998 Kia Joice is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Joice (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Joice weights approximately 710 kg more than 1973 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, 1998 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Civic | 1998 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Joice |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1168 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
