2000 Kia Joice vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens is newer by 9 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Carens (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 246 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, 2009 Kia Carens (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Joice | 2009 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Joice | Carens |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
