2001 Acura RL vs. 2000 Kia Joice
To start off, 2001 Acura RL is newer by 1 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 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura RL weights approximately 290 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, 2001 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice. 2001 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Joice has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Joice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura RL | 2000 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | RL | Joice |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |
