1996 Honda Legend vs. 2000 Kia Joice
To start off, 2000 Kia Joice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 285 kg more than 2000 Kia Joice. 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, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2000 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Legend | Joice |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |
