1998 Kia Joice vs. 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, both 1998 Kia Joice and 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,258 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Kia Joice. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 310 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, 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Kia Joice | 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
Make | Kia | Pontiac |
Model | Joice | Trans Sport |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1977 cc | 2258 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2930 mm |