1997 Kia Joice vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 16 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 71 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2013 Honda Civic 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. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Kia Joice | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Joice | Civic |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |