2006 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander is newer by 9 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 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1997 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 307 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | 1997 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Uplander | Joice |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
