2003 Honda Avancier vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 2003 Honda Avancier is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Joice would be higher. At 2,254 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Avancier (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1997 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Avancier weights approximately 235 kg more than 1997 Kia Joice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Kia Joice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Avancier 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, 2003 Honda Avancier (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Avancier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Avancier | 1997 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Avancier | Joice |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
