1997 Renault Spider vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, both 1997 Renault Spider 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Spider (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 395 kg more than 1997 Renault Spider.
Because 1997 Renault Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider. 1997 Kia Joice has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Spider 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 Renault Spider | 1997 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Spider | Joice |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
