1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 1 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Kia Joice. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Joice weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. 1998 Kia Joice has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Kia Joice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1998 Kia Joice | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 145 | Joice |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |