2007 BMW M6 vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 10 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1997 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 BMW M6.
Because 2007 BMW M6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Joice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 1997 Kia Joice | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | M6 | Joice |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2730 mm |
