2000 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 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 28 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Joice weights approximately 225 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Joice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic 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, 1998 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic 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. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1998 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Joice |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
