2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 11 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Joice (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 164 kg more than 1998 Kia Joice.
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, 1998 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 1998 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Aveo | Joice |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2730 mm |
