1997 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1997 Kia Joice were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 170 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. 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, 1997 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1997 Kia Joice | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Cavalier | Joice |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2189 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |