2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2000 Kia Joice
To start off, both 2000 Caterham 7 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 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Joice weights approximately 925 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
Because 2000 Caterham 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Caterham 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Joice, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice. 2000 Kia Joice has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 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 Caterham 7 | 2000 Kia Joice | |
Make | Caterham | Kia |
Model | 7 | Joice |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2730 mm |