2006 Smart ForFour vs. 2000 Kia Joice
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 6 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Joice weights approximately 415 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour. 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, 2000 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour. 2000 Kia Joice has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2006 Smart ForFour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Kia Joice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForFour | 2000 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Smart | Kia |
| Model | ForFour | Joice |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
