1997 Kia Joice vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Joice would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1997 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Joice.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Kia Joice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Joice. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1997 Kia Joice has manual transmission. 1997 Kia Joice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Joice | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Joice | Titan |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3560 mm |
