2000 Kia Joice vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2004 Mercury Monterey is newer by 4 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 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 626 kg more than 2000 Kia Joice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice. 2004 Mercury Monterey 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. 2004 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Kia Joice | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Joice | Monterey |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1977 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |