1997 Hyundai Coupe vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, both 1997 Hyundai Coupe 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 23 more horse power than 1997 Hyundai Coupe. (112 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1997 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 170 kg more than 1997 Hyundai Coupe. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Hyundai Coupe. 1997 Kia Joice has automatic transmission and 1997 Hyundai Coupe has manual transmission. 1997 Hyundai Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Kia Joice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Hyundai Coupe | 1997 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Coupe | Joice |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |
