2000 Kia Joice vs. 2002 Volvo S60
To start off, 2002 Volvo S60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Joice would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Volvo S60. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo S60 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 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, 2002 Volvo S60 (285 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice. 2002 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Joice has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Joice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Joice | 2002 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Joice | S60 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
