2003 GMC Yukon vs. 2000 Kia Joice
To start off, 2003 GMC Yukon is newer by 3 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 8,131 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Yukon (335 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1105 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.
Because 2003 GMC Yukon 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, 2003 GMC Yukon 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, 2003 GMC Yukon (618 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Yukon | 2000 Kia Joice | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Yukon | Joice |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8131 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 618 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2490 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
