2000 Dodge Caravan vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, 2000 Dodge Caravan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Joice would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Joice (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 415 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Caravan | 1998 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Caravan | Joice |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
