2003 Dodge Stratus vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 2003 Dodge Stratus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Joice would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Stratus (146 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1997 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 5 kg more than 2003 Dodge Stratus.
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, 2003 Dodge Stratus (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Stratus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Stratus | 1997 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Stratus | Joice |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
