1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 1997 Kia Joice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1997 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 172 kg more than 1997 Kia Joice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1997 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Camaro | Joice |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
