2005 Honda Stream vs. 2000 Kia Joice
To start off, 2005 Honda Stream is newer by 5 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Stream (157 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Stream weights approximately 43 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, 2005 Honda Stream (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Stream | 2000 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Stream | Joice |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | 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 | 157 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
