2000 Kia Joice vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Joice weights approximately 157 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Joice | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Joice | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |
