2000 Kia Joice vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 8 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 187 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 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Joice | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Joice | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1994 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 | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
