2000 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2000 Kia Joice

To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Spider (155 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Joice weights approximately 29 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider.

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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 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 Spider.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 Kia Joice
Make Alfa Romeo Kia
Model Spider Joice
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Roadster Minivan
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 155 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1356 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2730 mm


 

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