2000 Kia Joice vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac BLS is newer by 10 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 215 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, 2010 Cadillac BLS (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Joice | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Kia | Cadillac |
| Model | Joice | BLS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
