1998 Kia Joice vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Joice would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1998 Kia Joice. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 460 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.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Joice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Joice. 2013 Honda Crosstour has automatic transmission and 1998 Kia Joice has manual transmission. 1998 Kia Joice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Kia Joice | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Joice | Crosstour |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1977 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 274 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1898 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2797 mm |