2007 Toyota Sienna vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sienna 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 3,454 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1998 Kia Joice. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 595 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.
Because 2007 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Joice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Sienna | 1998 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Sienna | Joice |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3454 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2730 mm |
