1997 Honda Shuttle vs. 1998 Kia Joice

To start off, 1998 Kia Joice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1998 Kia Joice. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 147 kg more than 1998 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, 1997 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Joice. 1997 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1998 Kia Joice has manual transmission. 1998 Kia Joice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Honda Shuttle 1998 Kia Joice
Make Honda Kia
Model Shuttle Joice
Year Released 1997 1998
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2157 cc 1977 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 150 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 198 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 86.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1532 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2730 mm


 

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