1999 Kia Joice vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 10 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 135 kg more than 1999 Kia Joice. 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Joice | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Joice | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
