2000 Kia Joice vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 632 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.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento 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, 2005 Kia Sorento 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice. 2005 Kia Sorento 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. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Joice | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Joice | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2017 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
