2007 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 9 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1998 Kia Joice. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 400 kg more than 1998 Kia Joice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mitsubishi Raider (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Raider | 1998 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Kia |
| Model | Raider | Joice |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2730 mm |
