1999 Kia Joice vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Joice would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo weights approximately 40 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (180 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Joice | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Joice | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
