2010 Saturn Vue vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue is newer by 12 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue (257 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1998 Kia Joice. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Joice weights approximately 56 kg more than 2010 Saturn Vue.
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, 2010 Saturn Vue (337 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Saturn Vue | 1998 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Saturn | Kia |
| Model | Vue | Joice |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
