2007 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Kia Joice
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 8 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 33 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 2007 Honda Accord 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, 2007 Honda Accord 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Joice. 1999 Kia Joice has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Kia Joice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1999 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Joice |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
