1996 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, 1998 Kia Joice is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 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 9 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Joice weights approximately 175 kg more than 1996 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 1998 Kia Joice has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Kia Joice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1998 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Joice |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
