2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1999 Kia Joice
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Joice would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1999 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 133 kg more than 1999 Kia Joice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Kia Joice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Ridgeline | 1999 Kia Joice | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Ridgeline | Joice |
Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2730 mm |