2000 Kia Joice vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146

To start off, both 2000 Kia Joice and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 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 146 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Joice weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.

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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (187 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Kia Joice 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
Make Kia Alfa Romeo
Model Joice 146
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1977 cc 1970 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 135 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1215 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2600 mm


 

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