2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Joice would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1997 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 933 kg more than 1997 Kia Joice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 1997 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Silverado | Joice |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2730 mm |
