2000 Kia Joice vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 11 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 678 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, 2011 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Joice | 2011 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Joice | Quest |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2063 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3000 mm |
