2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2000 Kia Joice
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2000 Kia Joice were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Joice weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156.
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, 2000 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 156. 2000 Kia Joice has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Kia Joice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2000 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | 156 | Joice |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
