1997 Honda CRX vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, both 1997 Honda CRX 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 335 kg more than 1997 Honda CRX. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda CRX | 1997 Kia Joice | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | CRX | Joice |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 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 | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2730 mm |