2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1999 Kia Joice

To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Joice would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 72 kg more than 1999 Kia Joice.

Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Kia Joice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 1999 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Kia Sportage 1999 Kia Joice
Make Kia Kia
Model Sportage Joice
Year Released 2000 1999
Body Type Convertible Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1977 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 126 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.2 mm 86.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.1 mm 86.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1457 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 4250 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2730 mm


 

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