2009 Honda Fit vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit 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 20 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (116 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Joice weights approximately 256 kg more than 2009 Honda Fit. 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, 1998 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (106 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 1998 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Fit | Joice |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
