1998 Kia Joice vs. 1998 Subaru Vivio
To start off, both 1998 Kia Joice and 1998 Subaru Vivio were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Joice (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1998 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Joice weights approximately 735 kg more than 1998 Subaru Vivio. 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 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Kia Joice | 1998 Subaru Vivio | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Joice | Vivio |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1977 cc | 658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2320 mm |