2005 Honda Life vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 8 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 595 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life 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, 2005 Honda Life 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, 1997 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Life | 1997 Kia Joice | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Life | Joice |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |