2000 Kia Joice vs. 1999 Kia Retona

To start off, 2000 Kia Joice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Retona weights approximately 485 kg more than 2000 Kia Joice.

Because 1999 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Kia Joice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Kia Joice 1999 Kia Retona
Make Kia Kia
Model Joice Retona
Year Released 2000 1999
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1977 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 135 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 205 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1870 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4010 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2370 mm